Hana Attal
Brooklyn,USA
Summary
Compassionate Youth Leader known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in team leadership, program development, and conflict resolution, ensuring positive outcomes in youth engagement. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, leveraging these soft skills to inspire and guide young individuals towards achieving personal growth and community involvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Childcare Provider
New York
Brooklyn, New York
09.2022 - Current
- Facilitated daily routines, including meal preparation and transportation for activities.
- Communicated progress and behavior updates to parents effectively.
- Managed household tasks, including laundry, organization of children’s belongings, and light housekeeping.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Took children on outings to parks, libraries, sports events, and educational trips.
- Provided care by bathing, dressing, changing diapers, and preparing feeding equipment for infants.
- Fostered professional relationships with families through open communication and positive feedback.
- Monitored playtime to limit technology usage and promote healthy activities.
Senior Counselor
YMCA of Greater New York
Brooklyn, New York
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Participated in staff training sessions to elevate service delivery standards.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress assessments.
- Consulted with school personnel on student behavioral issues, offering tailored solutions.
- Assisted in developing engaging lesson plans for varied age groups.
- Supervised children's activities to ensure safety and adherence to regulations.
- Organized daily classroom routines, including snack time, story time, and outdoor playtime.
- Engaged with children individually to foster positive, trusting relationships.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Afterschool Counselor
Into the Future
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised student behavior to ensure safety and respect during after-school activities.
- Facilitated innovative play sessions to encourage creativity among students.
- Transported students from school to the afterschool center efficiently.
- Communicated progress and concerns with parents in a timely manner.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to maintain a harmonious environment.
- Monitored children's play, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
- Maintained tidy and organized classroom and recreational areas.
Summer Counselor/Intern
Grow NYC
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated in a five-month garden based learning program, focused on topics such as organic gardening, urban and community agriculture, and food / social justice topics around nutrition and food access.
- The purpose of the program was to garner leadership skills that we then could transfer to middle and lower school students participating in City Parks Foundation summer programming.
- During the summer program as a paid intern, I assisted teaching students about gardening skills and urban community gardening.
- Covered topics such as preparing seedlings, transplanting, moisture and sun, composting, germination/clipping, and harvesting.
- Worked at several garden locations including Abib, Liberty and Jamaica.
- Maintained garden tools and equipment for safe, efficient operation throughout the season.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as weeding, watering, and mulching.
- Engaged youth through hands-on activities such as planting seeds or harvesting vegetables.
Afterschool Counselor
Into the Future
Park Slope
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Supervised student behavior to ensure safety and respect during after-school activities.
- Facilitated innovative play sessions to encourage creativity among students.
- Transported students from school to the afterschool center efficiently.
- Communicated progress and concerns with parents in a timely manner.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to maintain a harmonious environment.
- Monitored children's play, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
- Maintained tidy and organized classroom and recreational areas.
Student Teacher
Brooklyn New School
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Ensured safety and engagement of children during recess, art, and reading periods.
- Facilitated group activities to enhance collaboration and teamwork among students.
- Assisted in planning and executing engaging, differentiated instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with educators to develop interdisciplinary teaching approaches.
- Supported serving and cleaning up snack times to maintain a tidy environment.
- Stocked educational supplies to ensure classrooms remained well-equipped for learning.
- Contributed to the development of effective instructional strategies for diverse learners.
- Worked with teachers to create dynamic activities that catered to varied learning styles.
Floor Crew and Wait Staff
Vineapple Café
Brooklyn, BK
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Stocked supplies and organized glassware to support bartenders and maintain efficiency.
- Monitored guest needs to deliver prompt service during busy shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area, ensuring safety and a welcoming environment.
- Participated in all restaurant operations, including special events and parties.
- Handled recycling and waste management to uphold sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to manage inventory and restock items efficiently.
- Resolved customer inquiries swiftly, enhancing overall guest experiences.
- Consistently checked inventory levels and communicated needs to management.
Teacher's Assistant
Brooklyn Horizons
Brooklyn, BK
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Duties involved helping the teacher prepare for the day, monitoring students, curriculum support/reading assistance for students, and snack and free time activity support.
- During the pandemic, the students met at several Brooklyn Navy Yard locations and had field trips all over the City.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials for diverse classroom activities.
- Organized and maintained classroom supplies and learning resources efficiently.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Monitored student behavior, ensuring a positive learning environment throughout the day.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow teachers.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
Education
Liberal Arts, Humanities, And Social Sciences
LaGuardia College
Queens, NY02-2027
High School - Brooklyn Heights
St. Ann's School
Brooklyn Heights07.2022
Skills
- Team collaboration and classroom management
- Creative problem solving
- Adaptability and professionalism
- Safety awareness and transportation
- Special needs support strategies
- Lesson planning and development
- Arts and crafts facilitation
- Emotional intelligence in education
- Parent support and engagement
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Mental health support
- Interpersonal skills development
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography, video, and film
- Plants and Gardening
- Cooking, Meal Preparation, and Post Meal
- Sewing Design
- Gallop NYC
- City Meals on Wheels, NYC
Languages
French
Limited
Japanese
Limited
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Counselor
YMCA of Greater New York
06.2024 - 08.2025
Family Childcare Provider
New York
09.2022 - Current
Afterschool Counselor
Into the Future
09.2022 - 01.2023
Afterschool Counselor
Into the Future
04.2022 - 06.2022
Summer Counselor/Intern
Grow NYC
02.2022 - 08.2022
Student Teacher
Brooklyn New School
01.2022 - 04.2022
Floor Crew and Wait Staff
Vineapple Café
10.2020 - 12.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Brooklyn Horizons
06.2018 - 08.2021
Liberal Arts, Humanities, And Social Sciences
LaGuardia College
High School - Brooklyn Heights
St. Ann's School